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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,161.88, 13,743.37 and 2,588.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,161.88, 13,743.37 and 2,588.56 is: 3,882.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,161.88 : 13,743.37 = 2,588.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,161.88/13,743.37 = 2,588.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,161.88x = 13,743.37 × 2,588.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,161.88x = 35,575,506.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,575,506.72/9,161.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.99

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